Alhambra Unified School District

1515 W. Mission Rd.
Alhambra, CA 91803-1618
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Alhambra Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 14,877 students in Alhambra Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Alhambra Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
18 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
14,877 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
638 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

District Rank

Alhambra Unified School District, which is ranked #263 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#271 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Alhambra Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alhambra Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alhambra Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
29%
95%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Alhambra Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.64
# American Indian Students
8 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7,397 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
50%
12%
# Hispanic Students
6,414 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
55%
# Black Students
83 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
295 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
2%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
669 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,050
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
908
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
843
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
904
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
994
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
993
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
971
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
978
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
969
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,520
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,497
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,553
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,697
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,326 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,401 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$332 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Alhambra Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$318 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Alhambra Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,326
$21,485
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Alhambra Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,401
$19,787
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Alhambra Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Alhambra Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monterey Highlands Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 Casuda Canyon Dr.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 570-6220
Grades: K-8
| 931 students
Rank: #22.
Brightwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1701 Brightwood St.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 943-3360
Grades: K-8
| 794 students
Rank: #33.
Mark Keppel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 E. Hellman Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6710
Grades: 9-12
| 2,205 students
Rank: #44.
Martha Baldwin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 S. Almansor St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3300
Grades: K-8
| 935 students
Rank: #55.
Repetto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
650 S. Grandridge Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 570-6240
Grades: K-8
| 697 students
Rank: #66.
Ynez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
120 S. Ynez Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 570-6260
Grades: K-8
| 679 students
Rank: #77.
San Gabriel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 S. Ramona St.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 943-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,814 students
Rank: #88.
Ramona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
509 W. Norwood Pl.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3660
Grades: K-8
| 701 students
Rank: #99.
Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 N. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3640
Grades: K-8
| 657 students
Rank: #1010.
William Northrup Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
409 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6620
Grades: K-8
| 793 students
Rank: #1111.
Independence High (Alternative)
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6681
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #1212.
Alhambra High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 S. Second St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6910
Grades: 9-12
| 2,160 students
Rank: #1313.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 W. Mclean St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3380
Grades: K-8
| 574 students
Rank: #1414.
Marguerita Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1603 S. Marguerita Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3620
Grades: K-8
| 491 students
Rank: #1515.
Fremont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2001 S. Elm St.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3360
Grades: K-8
| 617 students
Rank: #1616.
Emery Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2821 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3340
Grades: K-8
| 372 students
Rank: #1717.
Granada Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 S. Granada Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3600
Grades: K-8
| 369 students
Rank: #1818.
Century High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6680
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Alhambra Unified School District?
Alhambra Unified School District manages 18 public schools serving 14,877 students.
What is the rank of Alhambra Unified School District?
Alhambra Unified School District is ranked #263 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alhambra Unified School District?
50% of Alhambra Unified School District students are Asian, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alhambra Unified School District?
Alhambra Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Alhambra Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,401 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 18 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 14,877 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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